The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-22
DEATH OF HENRY HAMILTON.

DEATH OF HENRY HAMILTON.
1t is not often that sadder duty il
required of newspaper than that
which devolves upon us to-day in an.
nouncing the death of Master Henry
Hamilton, youngest son of Mr.. II. M
Hamilton, of the Mankato House. The
FREE Press last evening mentioned the
fact of the lads dangerous illness, and
the fears then expressed for his recov-
cry were well-founded, for the poor boy
breathed his last about $50 p I'm. Monday.
This sudden taking away ofone 80 young
and rugged, one 80 full of life and bright
ness is an event so unutlerably sad that
it has seemed to take all the light out of
the pleasant circle in which the boy
moved and was 30 well known and loved.
If it were possible to say anything what
ever TO alleviate the pain or make the
bereavement which the afflicted parents
have to bear more light, it would be
said, oh how gladly! But what poor re-
compense mere words, however sympa.
thetc and kindly spoken they be, are
to those who suffer the loss of son in
whom all their love and delight was cen
tered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton were living in
Fon du Lac, Wis, when Master Henry
was born, fourteen years, three months
and eleven days ago. The family came
to Mankato in 1876, and has since resld-
ed here. Henry, as he grew up, began
early to show those traits of character
for which he was 30 well known-bright-
ness of intellect, kindness of disposition
and altogether lively, gay lad, always
the very picture ofrugged healthfulness.
He attended the public schools of the
city and also the Normal and was popu-
lar with his teachers and always liked
by his mates and play fellows. He made
the acquaintance of many of the guests
of the hotel and was always favorte
with the travelling men who assembled
there.
Last Friday night Henry spent the
night with his brother at Camp McGill,
sleeping on the ground, and was heard
to remark the next day that he had
spent bad night. He was around the
camp good deal of the time and is sup |
posed to have INDUCED rather immoder-
ately during the hot spell in cold drinks
and unreasonable food. On Saturday |
he was not feeling well, and in the af-
noon complained of terrible pain
in the stomach. DIR. Andrews was
called land gave the boy potion which
gave him immediate relief and he slept |
well that night. He was, however, I'M
well Sunday and appeared rather stupid,
though his condition gave no symptoms
of being alarming.
Monday forenoon the poor boy was
taken very much worse and in spite of
the attendance of Drs. Harrington and
Andrews no relief could be given him.
DR.. McMahan was called in the after
noon In consultation with the other ply
sicians, and everything possible done
to save the boys young life, but all
seemed to be in vain, and though he be-
came easier during the evening and suf-
fered less pain, there was no real i'm
provement and death came at $50. Drs.
Hand, of st. Paul, and Daniels, of st.
Peter, were telegraphed for and the lat
ter came at S:45, but too late to do any
good. The complaint was complication
of bowel difficulties, known in doctors
parlance as telescoping of the bowels.
AS mentioned last evening Mr.. Hamil-
ton is absent from home, having &C.
the Mankato delegation to
attend the convention at Sault Ste. Marie.
kilograms were sent which he I'M
received upon arriving at that
place. When Mr.. H. left, Henry was
evidently the embodiment ofhealth, and
when the father comes to find his boy
laying cold in death it will doubtless as
a friend remarked, drive him well nigh
crazy. Mrs. Hamilton is entirely pros
trated by the saddening occurrence.
The expressions of sympathy which are
to the Dereaved family are un-
bounded.
Mr.. Hamilton had not, at o'clock this
afternoon been heard from, which in
dicates that he has not yet received the
telegram sent him last night. The best
information attainable at this point goes
to show that he cannot arrive home be-
fore Thursday night or Friday morning,
and to make it by that time he will have
to come via Winnipeg. The remains
will be kept until the father gets here,
and with his consent post norton will |
be held.
LATER.-A dispatch from Mr.. Jno. F.
Meagher states that Mr.. Hamilton had
received the dispatch and left for home
this noon without answering.
1t has been arranged that the funeral
services of the late Master Henry Ham
ilton will he held at the house this
(Frday) afternoon at 4 o'clock.